Duffy, ACT 2611 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Duffy is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2611, home to 3,395 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 31 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,395
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,593 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,251 /week
- Median family income
- $3,099 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $445 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,476
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Duffy Primary
- St Jude's Primary
- Charles Weston School
- Canberra Montessori School
- Alternative Education Program/Canberra College
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Canberra Montessori School Mulley St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 106 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 49 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 37.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 97.8% of the 1,385 resolvable premises in Duffy. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 97.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 104 across Duffy in the year to Q4 2025 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 46 other offences, 25 violent offences, 12 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Duffy?
Duffy (ACT 2611) had 3,395 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Duffy?
The median advertised rent in Duffy is $445/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Duffy?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Duffy covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Duffy Primary (0.2 km), St Jude's Primary (1.6 km), Charles Weston School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Duffy?
Duffy is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (97.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Duffy?
Across the surrounding area, 104 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (46), violent (25), theft (12). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Duffy?
In Duffy, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (37.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Duffy?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Duffy centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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